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Posted on: August 24, 2018

Close race in Cardboard Boat Race

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman faced off against Riverhead Town Supervisor Laura Jens-Smith in the annual Peconic River Cardboard Boat Race in Riverhead, August 26, 2018. There were lots of laughs and both Supervisors stayed afloat! In the end, the Riverhead Supervisor landed at the dock first and took home the trophy this year. “See you next year,” said Supervisor Schneiderman.

PRESS RELEASEAugust 24, 2018Contact: Connie Conway(631) 702-1743

Newly elected Riverhead Town Supervisor Laura Jens Smith hopes to take back the trophy from Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman in the annual Peconic River Cardboard Boat Race this Sunday August 26, 2018 at high noon, along the Peconic River waterfront in Riverhead.

“It’s a friendly competition between the two Towns that normally work together on many issues,” said Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. “We have lots of laughs and it’s a great race! I wish her luck.”

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August 10, 2018

Contact: Connie Conway

(631) 702-1743

SOUTHAMPTON TOWN SUPERVISOR MEETS THE RIVERHEAD SUPERVISOR FOR A FAVORITE FACE OFF ON THE PECONIC RIVER

Newly elected Riverhead Town Supervisor Laura Jens Smith hopes to take back the trophy from Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman in the annual Peconic River Cardboard Boat Race this Saturday August 11, 2018 at high noon, along the Peconic River waterfront in Riverhead.

“It’s a friendly competition between the two Towns that normally work together on many issues,” said Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. “We have lots of laughs and it’s a great race! I wish her luck.”

UPDATE: DUE TO ANTICIPATED WEATHER CONDITIONS THE RACE IS POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 26TH.

PRESS RELEASE August 8, 2018Contact: Connie Conway(631) 702-1743

Come Join the Fun at the Cardboard Boat Race on the Peconic River

Southampton Town Supervisor Meets The Riverhead Supervisor For A Favorite Face Off On The Peconic River.

Newly elected Riverhead Town Supervisor Laura Jens Smith hopes to take back the trophy from Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman in the annual Peconic River Cardboard Boat Race this Saturday August 11, 2018 at high noon, along the Peconic River waterfront in Riverhead.

“It’s a friendly competition between the two Towns that normally work together on many issues,” said Supervisor Jay Schneiderman. “We have lots of laughs and it’s a great race! I wish her luck.”